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Alloy Enterprises Inc., founded in 2020 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of 3D printing technologies aimed at addressing inefficiencies in traditional manufacturing processes. The company positions itself as an industry disruptor, utilizing innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness.

Xage Security is an information technology company that offers blockchain-protected security platform for Industrial IoT.

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Anuvia Plant Nutrients manufactures slow-release specialty fertilizers and plant nutrition products designed to enhance crop yields, improve soil health, and promote sustainable practices. Based in Beech Island, South Carolina, with a production facility in central Florida, the company offers innovative bio-based fertilizers that optimize nutrient availability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and preserve natural resources. Anuvia's product line includes Symtrx, a fertilizer with a nutrient composition of 16-8-0-16S, and GreenTRX, which is formulated to meet the specific nutritional needs of turf. The company's offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including farmers, turf managers, homeowners, and municipalities, emphasizing a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship since its founding in 2005.

Menlo Micro, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electronic switches, particularly focusing on electromechanical switch technology. The company's innovative digital-micro-switches are utilized across various industries, including battery management, home automation, electronic vehicles, and medical instrumentation. Their products are engineered to operate effectively under high temperatures and stressful conditions, supporting applications such as high-power tunable resonators, broadband power amplifier impedance matching, and electronically steerable antennas. Menlo Micro also plays a role in advancing the industrial Internet of Things and next-generation 5G mobile networks. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, the company aims to deliver efficient outcomes through its cutting-edge technology.

Plantible Foods, Inc. is a food technology company based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing and producing plant-based protein by extracting flavors from lemna, a type of aquatic plant. Plantible Foods focuses on creating functional and versatile protein alternatives, catering primarily to business-to-business clients in the food industry.

Solidia Technologies enables next generation products that offer superior performance while significantly minimizing environmental impact. Solidia is an advanced materials company, focusing on developing scalable solutions for the world of building and construction materials. Their technology enables the design of next generation products made by low energy processes that utilize waste materials and consume CO2. The products offer superior performance and value when compared to cement, concrete and stone while significantly minimizing environmental impact.

Malta Inc. is a company that specializes in industrial-grade, grid-scale energy storage solutions, particularly through its innovative electro-thermal energy storage technology. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Malta's system captures energy from various sources, including renewable (wind and solar) and fossil fuel generators. The process involves converting electrical energy into thermal energy, which is stored in molten salt and later reconverted back into electricity using a heat engine. This technology addresses the challenges of energy curtailment by improving the synchronization of energy generation with demand, thereby facilitating the efficient distribution of electricity to the grid as required. Malta was incubated at the Moonshot Factory and has garnered support from leading venture capital and commercial power industry stakeholders, contributing to its mission of enabling affordable and reliable electricity delivery.

Anuvia Plant Nutrients manufactures slow-release specialty fertilizers and plant nutrition products designed to enhance crop yields, improve soil health, and promote sustainable practices. Based in Beech Island, South Carolina, with a production facility in central Florida, the company offers innovative bio-based fertilizers that optimize nutrient availability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and preserve natural resources. Anuvia's product line includes Symtrx, a fertilizer with a nutrient composition of 16-8-0-16S, and GreenTRX, which is formulated to meet the specific nutritional needs of turf. The company's offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including farmers, turf managers, homeowners, and municipalities, emphasizing a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship since its founding in 2005.

Boston Metal is a provider of industrial-scale, metals production solutions utilizing its Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) process. MOE provides the metals industry with a more efficient, lower cost, and greener solution for the production of a wide array of metals and alloys from a wide variety of feedstocks. Boston Metal was spun-out of MIT in 2012 with an investment from Ingo Wender and has since scaled the technology 1,000x and produced thousands of kilograms of metal. Boston Metal’s headquarters and industrial development center are located in Woburn, MA.

Boston Metal is a provider of industrial-scale, metals production solutions utilizing its Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) process. MOE provides the metals industry with a more efficient, lower cost, and greener solution for the production of a wide array of metals and alloys from a wide variety of feedstocks. Boston Metal was spun-out of MIT in 2012 with an investment from Ingo Wender and has since scaled the technology 1,000x and produced thousands of kilograms of metal. Boston Metal’s headquarters and industrial development center are located in Woburn, MA.

Sense Photonics, Inc. develops advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company specializes in producing LiDAR sensors that utilize lasers to generate 3D maps of environments in diverse conditions, such as day or night and across different weather scenarios. With a focus on reliable, modular, and configurable 3D sensing, Sense Photonics has established a strong technological foundation, backed by over 200 patents. Their solid-state sensors, which contain no moving parts, are designed to meet the stringent performance, reliability, and cost requirements essential for automotive and industrial sectors.

Menlo Micro, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electronic switches, particularly focusing on electromechanical switch technology. The company's innovative digital-micro-switches are utilized across various industries, including battery management, home automation, electronic vehicles, and medical instrumentation. Their products are engineered to operate effectively under high temperatures and stressful conditions, supporting applications such as high-power tunable resonators, broadband power amplifier impedance matching, and electronically steerable antennas. Menlo Micro also plays a role in advancing the industrial Internet of Things and next-generation 5G mobile networks. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, the company aims to deliver efficient outcomes through its cutting-edge technology.

Urbint is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing infrastructure and utility safety through innovative technology. It develops AI-powered solutions that help utilities and infrastructure operators effectively minimize risks while optimizing resource allocation. By utilizing proprietary Models of the World and machine learning, Urbint enables risk-driven decision-making, which not only improves safety and reliability but also enhances affordability and reduces emissions. The company's technology is designed to predict and prevent threats to critical infrastructure and the workers responsible for its maintenance, thereby contributing to safer and more resilient communities. Urbint's approach includes identifying risks associated with the construction, servicing, replacement, and protection of infrastructure, ensuring that the right measures are taken at the right time.

Velo3D, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3D printing technology. The company produces the Sapphire Printer, a metal additive manufacturing system that utilizes laser powder bed fusion to enable support-free metal printing. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures. Velo3D also offers Flow, a simulation-driven software for print preparation, and Assure, a quality assurance and control system that ensures consistency and reliability in production. The company serves various sectors, including contract manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Velo3D integrates software, hardware, and process control to enhance the capabilities of metal additive manufacturing.